The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Countryside Learning Center is open from 6:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, January-December.
THIS POSITION WILL START around OCTOBER 2024
Brand New Building
· Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience preferred.
· High school diploma or equivalent is required.
· Certification in First Aid/ Infant &Child CPR/ AED required, must be maintained by recertification as necessary.
· Must pass criminal background check/ fingerprinting/ health screening.
· High energy.
· Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
· Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
· A strong understanding of child development.
· Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Level 3 on the Registry but will work with the right candidate.
*Paid holidays after 90 days: New Years Eve, New Years Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
*Workman’s Compensation Insurance.
*FMLA after 1 year of employment.
*Bereavement Leave after 60 days of employment/
*Sick Pay after 60 days of employment.
*Vacation Time after 60 days of employment.
*Flexible work schedule: 4- 10 hour days or 5- 8 hour days
*Simple IRA with company 3% match after 60 days of employment.